Virginia Farrell Beauty School is located in Westland, MI (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Virginia Farrell Beauty School is the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in beauty and cosmetology.
Virginia Farrell Beauty School is an open-admission school.
The school had 223 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A very high share of students at Virginia Farrell Beauty School are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"COURSE OF STUDY IS DESIGNED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE STATE LICENSING EXAMINATION AND FOR PROFITABLE EMPLOYMENT. THE KNOELEDGE AND SKILLS WILL PREPARE YOU FOR WORK AS A HAIRDRESSER, SALON MANAGER,HAIR COLORIST, SALON OWNER."
More complete details are provided below.
Virginia Farrell Beauty School Westland
34580 Ford Rd
Westland, MI 48185
General Phone: (734) 729-9220
http://virginiafarrell.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 60 | cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor |
Number of programs and degrees for Virginia Farrell Beauty School in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 48 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 12 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Virginia Farrell Beauty School had a total enrollment of 223 students (244 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 42% |
| Black | 43% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Unknown | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 35% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 74 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 41% |
| Transfer Out | 6% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Westland, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Virginia Farrell Beauty School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1164600)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Virginia Farrell Beauty School Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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